Opava — Split KK: 68:74, FIBA Europe Cup

Split secured a narrow 69-68 victory over Opava in the FIBA Europe Cup on 7 October 2026. The Croatian side took the win by a single point in what proved to be a tightly contested affair.

And here's the thing — the statistics tell a story of contrasting approaches. Opava dominated the glass with 38 rebounds to Split's 33, while the visitors found their range from distance, hitting 11 three-pointers compared to the hosts' four.

To be fair, Opava's efficiency from the field was comparable. They converted 26 of 62 attempts, while Split managed 25 from 67. The difference came in the details — fewer turnovers from the visitors and more plays created through assists.

By then, both sides had shown their recent form in mixed fashion. Opava's last five included a heavy 114-81 defeat to Slavia Prague, while Split had won their previous two meetings convincingly against Croatian opposition.

The shooting numbers suggested Opava threw everything at it from deep, but Split's discipline in protecting the ball — just nine turnovers to Opava's twelve — proved decisive in the closing moments.

Captain's note: this result keeps Split within touching distance of the top positions, while Opava must now reassess how to convert possession advantage into points.